Bottle front and back labelling machine

Bottle shapes that suit front/back labelling

Flat, oval, square and rectangular bottles are common front/back labelling applications. Round bottles can also be suitable where two separate labels are required instead of a wraparound label.

The finished label layout and bottle stability should be checked before selecting the machine.

• Flat-sided bottles.
• Oval and shaped bottles.
• Square and rectangular containers.
• Selected round bottles needing two labels.

Compact vs automatic machines

Compact twin-side labellers can suit smaller batches, limited space and lower output. Automatic twin-side labellers suit continuous production and integration with filling, capping, coding and inspection equipment.

• Compact for lower-volume projects.
• Automatic for higher throughput.
• Plan changeover if several bottle sizes are required.

Label material and accuracy

The label material affects sensor selection and finished accuracy. Clear labels, film labels and reflective materials should be checked before the equipment is finalised.

The label panel, bottle taper and edge positions also affect how the label looks on the finished pack.

• Paper, film or clear labels.
• Front and rear label dimensions.
• Label position tolerance.
• Barcode and batch code requirements.

Quote details to prepare

A strong enquiry should include bottle photos, label dimensions, target output and line context. This helps avoid a generic recommendation that does not match production.

• Bottle dimensions and photos.
• Label dimensions, material and roll direction.
• Target bottles per minute.
• Available line space and conveyor details.